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FRIENDS OF RENTIESVILLE BLUES
2026 Event Schedule

Get ready for another legendary year of Oklahoma blues! From our intimate springtime “Mini-Fest” to the world-renowned “Dusk til Dawn” Labor Day blowout, 2026 is packed with soulful performances, community spirit, and the best music in the region.

MINI-FEST SPRINGING THE BLUES

Dates: Saturday April 25th & Sunday April 26th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight (Each Day)

Kick off the blues season with our annual spring celebration! This two-day extravaganza features live bands and operates on a “pass the hat” donation system to keep the music accessible to everyone.

OBHOF INDUCTION GALA

Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Time: Starts at 3:00 PM

Join us as we honor the legends of Oklahoma blues at the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame Induction Gala. The event features a prestigious ceremony, a BBQ dinner, and live performances by the newest inductees and Hall of Fame favorites.

BACKYARD BLUES & BBQ

Date: July 18th, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
Note: Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs and small tents!

Experience the “World’s Largest Backyard Party” in its purest form. This mid-summer jam is all about community, relaxation, and raw blues talent under the Oklahoma stars.

DUSK TIL DAWN BLUES FESTIVAL

Dates: September 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Nightly)

The flagship event! 30+ bands across three stages (indoors and outdoors) for three straight nights. From regional showcases to international headliners, the music doesn’t stop until the sun comes up! Kids village!!!

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Looking for the blues? You found it here!

Down Home Blues Club

There’s nothing like the experience of the Down Home Blues Club! Join us SUNDAY nights for our weekly BLUES JAM SESSIONS starting at 5:00pm (12 years running)

Blues Festival

Whether you’re here for a day or the whole weekend, here you will find the longest running blues festival in Oklahoma with over 3 decades of the blues.

Blues Hall Of Fame

The one and ONLY place in Oklahoma where local and national blues legends are remembered and celebrated.
Google maps OBHOF to find us.

Oklahoma’s Historically Black Towns

In Oklahoma before statehood, there existed dozens of these communities as many African-Americans from the South found a space whereby they could establish municipalities on their own terms.

Vendors

We are always looking for the right mix of food and merchandise vendors at our festivals and events. If you would like to join us, our rates are very reasonable.

Volunteers Needed!

We always need volunteers to help make our festivals and events a success. We appreciate anything you can do, and there are a million ways too help!

Thanks primarily to Nancy Smith ( (c) Lightning Horse) & Arlene Winfrey (and some others) for taking so many great pictures of the festival over the years!